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KICK OFF WEEK8/29/2018 We'll be starting this year with a Kick Off Week. This includes a special and fun social event for JH and SH Ministry, and our first MERGE night of the year. Please note this is a special week and events are not scheduled for their typical times. For the social events an RSVP online is mandatory. This can be done for both events here: https://goo.gl/forms/fW1VSWvQAn02aWNl2 For the social events it is mandatory that your child comes with a medical release waiver signed by their parent/guardian. These are attached below and hard copies can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. *Thurs, Sept 13 - 6:00 to 8:30pm - Junior High LaserTag / MiniPutt Party *Fri, Sept 14 - 6:30 to 9:30pm - MERGE Kick Off Party *Sat, Sept 15 - 1:15 to 4:00pm - Senior High Escape Room
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Camping Trip4/25/2018 We're going camping! This trip is open to all students Grades 6 through 12 (for younger students please use your discretion). It is a great event for inviting friends or if you haven't joined us in some time. There will be many adventures and fun times under the stars and in the great outdoors. The goal is to rediscover our awe of God's power and inspire us to worship and serve him. All food and camping gear (except for sleeping bags/air mattresses/foams) will be supplied. Pick up and drop off will need to be Charleston Lake Provincial Park (about 50 mins from Bay Park) due to the leader's needing to transport gear and food. We're encouraging parents to carpool together. If any teens drive themselves please note there is a fee for parking at the campsite. See map below. The cost is a $20 deposit by May 18th and then an additional $20-30 by May 31st (the final cost depends on a few factors). Families will not need to pay anymore than $80 for all children. Here is how registration works:
Here is the link for pre-registration due by May 18th >>>>>>>>>>> goo.gl/forms/JsyFjfRVHiNcDlGQ2
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Great Exchange 2018 - NOTHING ELSE3/8/2018 We're back!
Great Exchange is an annual youth conference on Good Friday for Kingston & Area teens. Good Friday is a day many of us get off of work and school. It's also a really important day in Christianity. Good Friday is the day where we think about and reflect on the death and coming resurrection of Jesus. Great Exchange was created to help students spend the day in a spiritual significant and impactful way. Our theme this years is NOTHING ELSE. It is based on 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I have determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." The Conference portion of the day runs from 1:30 to 8:30 and is filled with worship music, powerful speakers, BreakOut sessions, games and great food. DOORS OPEN AT 1:00 // REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 1:30 and event begins. At 8:30 students can be picked up, or... The After Party (new this year!) is an optional evening from 8:30 to 10:00. We spend the end of the day snacking, dancing, laughing, jousting, and celebrating all that God has done for us! COST? -$20 in advance for the conference + optional $5 for After Party ($25 total in advance) -$25 at the door + optional $10 for After Party ($35 total at the door) -Max charge of $50 per family; if you are registering 2 or more teens from the same family your total charge is $50 **As always, if cost is an issue please do not hesitate to contact Ryan. Ok...we're in! But how do I register? Step 1 >>> Register Online through this link: tinyurl.com/nothing-else2018 Step 2 >>> Return the RSVP card (available at youth on Fridays and at the Welcome Desk) with the appropriate funds. Cheques can be made out to Bay Park.
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4 Days of Christmas11/29/2017
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Rake n' Run11/16/2017
November 25
9am - 1pm LOCATION: Meet at the Riseling Residence (1201 Bentley Terrace) Every Fall the Young Adult’s participate in a Rake-n-Run. This year we want to invite the youth to join for one of the Saturdays! Over the course of two weekends we have raked anywhere from 5 to 8 lawns. We rake lawns for folks in our community who cannot, and raise money for a charity & missions organization supported by our church called Bethany Kids. and... there's ALWAYS fun to be had while doing it. There's one lawn that always guarantees an epic pile of leaves. Please sign up yourself or your student by filling out this form. No email required. It will take 1 minute! No Waiver is needed for this event. Click here to register! Or register below.
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November Overnights11/3/2017 On November 10th gals can stay after youth group for a "locked in" overnight at the church! Then... on November 17th the guys can stay for an overnight! - More fun and games. Time to hangout and grow friendships. - Conversations about important topics and issues teenagers are wrestling with today. - Snacks and breakfast! - The students WILL sleep (this is not an all-nighter). But they will be "roughing it" for the night at the church. We'll try to borrow air mattresses/foam pads in advance, but only students who bring one with them are guaranteed a mattress. *Only female leaders are on sight for the girl's overnight and only male leaders during the guys overnight. You must register for both the guys and gals overnight. It will take 3 minutes! No Waiver required for the event. Click the link to open the registration form in a new window, or fill it out below. https://goo.gl/forms/iASkwZx02taMI2Vx1
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Wolfe Island Corn Maze10/5/2017 Where? → Drop off and pick up your student at the Wolfe Island Ferry Terminal (Barrack St, downtown). Drop off by 6:15pm and look for Ryan to make sure registration is complete. Pick up at 10pm. What? → This is a "just for fun event" where we will travel to the Wolfe Island Corn Maze via the Ferry and wonder through the maze by flashlight, enjoying a bonfire afterward. For Online Registration click this link: https://goo.gl/forms/zN275Drzzb8wfTU43 Download the Medical Waiver below or pick one up at the Welcome Desk! Please see the below image for instructions on mandatory registration for this event.
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Special Meals - June 11th6/6/2017 LAST SPECIAL MEALS OF THE YEAR -- Our student ministry volunteers to set up, prep, serve and clean up an entire meal at Special Meals, a weekly street mission hosted at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We typically serve 5-6 times throughout the school year. Parents are more than welcome to join and serve alongside students.
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Year End Party - June 16th6/6/2017 IS IT REALLY THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!? Where? → Sr. Highs meet at East Side Mario's (RioCan, 774 Gardiner's Rd.) for 6pm and bring enough money for dinner! Jr. Highs meet at Bay Park. You'll have a free dinner served at the church. Pick up for everybody is at 9:30pm at Bay Park. What → Dinner // Time celebrating our High School & Middle School graduates // Bonfire & s'mores // Devotional around the fire // Night games // * Bring good running shows. * Seniors bring money for dinner. * This is officially the LAST Friday of youth for the school year. |